Whenever there was something I decide to take up, I tend to get carried away.  When I first got Itchy and Scratchy, I wanted to enroll in veterinary short courses, if such existed. I could see myself in nursing scrubs. I did start looking around for cheap scrubs so I would be ready to jump the gun and go. I want to be pretty sure that whatever the uniform is, it will the least of my worries.

Then I take a brief pause. I realise that I may be taking things to far and need to relax. I look over to little Booboo and see that he is not so little anymore. He has grown into a healthy tomcat and I did a good job raising him.

People make the hasty assumption that I am a boring dresser.  To an extent it is true because I like to compartmentalise my wardrobe does not mean I am into my own kind.  Even if our office allows artistic expression, there are closet staples that stay buried during weekdays.  I like wearing dresses and skirts on the weekends.  The flip flops stay but the jeans take a break.

I do not like following trends.  I am probably the only girl I know who does not own a pair of skinny jeans.  I simply do not like the cut, it seems too unflattering for me.  Leggings are okay as long as they are under control which means no wild prints or loud colours.  Wide leg trousers is an all-year round favorite, no matter what the season is, there is always a good pair that you can wear and be comfortable in.  It does not matter to me what everyone else is wearing, as long as we are all comfortable and fabulous (we can even skip the latter if you want).

That is one of the reasons why I got into online shopping.  Though you cannot fit the actual items, wading through the variety that is widely available to you can be a breeze. Online retailers have managed to improve their presence in the worldwide web over the years, your quality screen time can be be worthwhile, like talking to a real-life salesperson, minus the social awkwardness that some people tend to elicit.

To some newbies, online shopping tend to be stigmatised as something that is only accessible to the common people, that one has to fit into a basic size category that is easy to find.  Believe it or not, whether you are on the small side of the spectrum or on the opposite, heavier end, your choices can be quite overwhelming.  This is true not only for the array of size, it also applies to the type of clothing you are looking for, from your yoga tops to your seasonal wardrobe overhaul.

It is like putting the ultimate shopping experience in a box and stuck into your screen.  You can even feel the refreshments served in shops when you are waiting to be fitted.

One of the most remarkable stereotypes derived from this is the nurse.  Images of nurse uniforms and scrub clothing are equated to cleanliness and proper sanitation, thanks to long running medical series that have actors portray doctors and their staff quite convincingly.  The power of suggestion is strong enough to make you wish that your banker or butcher shares the same uniform as them.

It was not long before scrubs went beyond the hospital walls.  You would see staff from other establishments that are remotely related to the health industry wearing the same uniform.  Not only does it prove to be more economical to their employers, it is also favorable to their market customers because both sides are counting on the same stereotype that will give them a sense of security when it comes to creepy crawlies that are not visible to the naked eye.

Like most parents and guardians, mine also thought that my problem was cognitive and it can be fixed by a tutor.

I struggled with linear programming.  I had to take some of my math credits in uni several times because I simply did not have the patience to follow the professor in the classroom discussions.  Students nowadays are lucky enough to have online resources like the probability calculator.  Those who have problems with prime factorization can stop whining because online help is readily available to those who need it.

If I only had the patience to actually look into the matter, these tools were all I needed to make it through the hassles of school life.

Lucky for me, that will never be realised and I do not have to do the dirty work myself. Thank heavens for forensic accountants, my future business partners who are still a mere figment of my imagination as we speak, will not have the chance of trying to outwit me with my money. A forensic accounting expert can eliminate crooks in all forms, shapes and sizes. This is not to be taken literally of course, we are can never be too civilised for due process. All is fair in love in war, we are all entitled to the system and forensic accountants will deliver what is right. So I can still be a hippie with my money. If you screw around, it is out of my hands.

Having me as a child is equivalent to having a steady set of medical supplies.  First aid kits are literally in every corner of the house, both inside and outside.  Mum always feared the day that I would get bored with matches and progress to something more dangerous and Jackass-y.  If I knew Johnny Knoxville and Steve-o then, we would be on the telly together.  Mum takes comfort in the fact that I have not built half pipes indoors. At least not yet. She is familiar with that dude named Bam Margera and she is hoping that I will never take after him.

As I grew older and wiser (I think), I realised the importance of having separate furniture sets to define an area in a studio. Having a proper dining table at one corner and a bed and mattress on another sets the ambiance for what you do in that area. If you have trouble sleeping, a sturdy bed with a pretty headboard and a comfortable mattress will definitely help distinguish one room from another despite the lack of walls. As you go along in life, this is further emphasized by the people you meet. Having people over for drinks or dinner can be difficult if you only have a sole sofa bed. It does defeat the hippie-bohemian in me but necessity prevails, might as well do it right.

Of course, cold feet is not just the only reason why weddings get called off.  Wedding insurance is also a product of again, fate playing tricks on us.  The groom (god forbid) can get caught in a car crash that may not even be his fault.  You would have to be the antichrist to have such bad luck and lose everything in a day, from the one you love to all of your money.  It is also not as chi chi as you think.  There are various wedding insurance plans that are available to your budget bracket.  With enough reading up on the subject, you can find the best wedding insurance plan that will provide a form of comfort in case your day takes a tragic turn.

In the end, I managed to convince her to get her own domain. She is currently busy filling it up with tons of photos of the latest trends in fashion, from tiny bits and big bits of accessories to long dresses and the latest ensembles that constitute a look, a way of wearing them from hair to makeup. She also plans to have how-to videos in it, which is another reason to get a good host.  To be honest, this should be considered as a way overdue project.  Such a creative person should have invaded cyberspace ages ago.